(1) An individual who holds an active pharmacist license, in good standing, issued by another U.S. jurisdiction may apply for a pharmacist license in Washington by license transfer. In addition to the completion of the commission's application, the applicant must:
(a) File for license transfer using the NABP eLTP process; and
(b) Take and pass the approved jurisprudence examination.
(2) A temporary practice permit to practice pharmacy may be issued to an applicant for a pharmacist license by license transfer if the applicant meets all of the requirements and qualifications in subsection (1) of this section, and the following criteria are met:
(a) The applicant is not subject to denial of a credential or issuance of a conditional or restricted credential in any U.S. jurisdiction;
(b) Does not have a criminal record in Washington state;
(c) The applicant's fingerprint-based national background check results are pending; and
(d) To request a temporary practice permit, the applicant shall submit a written request for a temporary practice permit, and pay the applicable fees in accordance with chapter
246-907 WAC.
(3) A temporary practice permit expires:
(a) When the pharmacist license is issued;
(b) When a notice of decision on the pharmacist license application is mailed to the applicant; or
(c) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued. The applicant may obtain a one-time extension of one hundred eighty days with approval of the commission.
(4) A temporary practice permit holder cannot qualify as a responsible pharmacy manager.